Some of the larger libraries should have the book "Guide to the Draper Manuscripts". It has a name index (not complete) plus being a finding aid. My local library was able to borrow the microfilm on interlibrary loan. I know that the library at Kansas University holds the collection. I attended a national genealogy conference some years ago, and heard a speaker explain that Mr. Draper believed that the southern states did not get enough recognition for their part in the Revolutionary War. He went about the south interviewing people who had either memories or family stories regarding that part of our history in anticipation of publishing the information. They explained to us that people willingly loaned him family documents, etc. and he intended to return them. However, before he was able to finish his work he died. By that time he held a high position at the Wisconsin State Historical Society, and they ended up with his collection. g2